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A stunner from Portugal
A STUNNING RED VALUE FROM PORTUGAL I love how Portugal keeps doing its own thing with indigenous grapes and wine styles. Instead of showering…
D’oh!
HERE’S SOMETHING DIFFERENT IN ITALIAN REDS Dolcetto is one of the everyday reds of the Italian province of Piedmont. It’s mostly consumed locally and…
Nova Scotia the New Champagne?
COULD NOVA SCOTIA BE THE NEW CHAMPAGNE? Scores of wine regions now produce very good sparkling wine that comes close to Champagne, or offers…
Something Old, Something New
SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW IN WHITES Italy’s Orvieto was one of the default whites before anyone heard of Pinot Grigio. It’s now on a…
Really Good Locals under $15
Here’s a pair of really good, affordable locals that are available in most LCBOs. Charmes Aligote (white) has been in my annual guide for…
California Does Tuscany
The Parducci family were one of the pioneers in Californian wine and I’m delighted to see the current owners maintaining the Italian spirit. Sustainable…
Inniskillin Merlot-Cab ‘Vintage Ink’
The relatively cool-climate, north east part of Italy produces a style of Cabernet and Merlot that’s different from the rest of the world. Less…